On Monday, May 18, 2020, Governor Carney issued specific Phase 1 reopening guidelines that pertain to Houses of Worship. These guidelines permit churches to conduct in-person services once again, effective May 20, 2020, with certain restrictions. The guidelines were then revised on Saturday, May 23, 2020, and again on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. You can read the full text of the current restrictions here. Additionally, you can read guidelines published by the CDC here.

We appreciate your flexibility through this time. Please continue to pray for America, and for wisdom as we strive to do the Lord’s work in these days. See current details below:

Capitol Baptist Church

Beginning Sunday, May 24, 2020, Capitol Baptist Church began running limited in-person services.Sunday services are at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM. We are following a schedule that allows each family to attend one in-person Sunday service per week and the midweek service every other week. The other services can be viewed via livestream.

Please know that we are required to post signage at each public entrance which states all of the following:

Do not enter if you have a cough, high fever, shortness of breath or if you have been exposed to anyone who has tested positive with COVID-19 in the past fourteen (14) days;

Individuals age thirteen (13) and up are required to wear a cloth face covering to enter and remain inside (a cloth face covering is recommended but not required for children ages 2-12);

At all times, individuals who are not part of the same household should maximize physical distance from others and remain at least six (6) feet apart - handshaking, hugging, or kissing is discouraged;

Proper hand washing and frequent use of hand sanitizer is encouraged.

For more details on phase one, please read this letter from Pastor Moore.

Phase Two Reopening PlanDelaware is scheduled to enter Phase 2 on Monday, June 15, 2020. At that time, we will be permittedto hold services at 60% capacity, and the schedule used in Phase 1 will no longer be necessary.Our services will be open to all of our church family beginning on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.Face coverings will still be required, and social distancing guidelines will still be in effect.

Sunday SchoolBeginning on Sunday, June 21, 2020, we plan to resume some form of Sunday school. Stay tuned for more details and the class breakdown for this phase.Bus MinistryThere will still be no bus ministry in phase two.

Capitol Baptist School

Our High School and Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM.Since we will be in Phase 2 on this date, you are welcome to join us for this special time!

Capitol Baptist School closed all school operations effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020.Once a decision has been made regarding the remainder of the school year, our school parents will be notified.

Ministry Offices

Ministry secretaries will continue mostly working from home over the coming weeks.The best ways to contact us during this time are as follows:Karen Curtis - Email capitolbaptistchurch@gmail.comJennifer Wheeler - Email cbcofdover@yahoo.com